Conbloosing Cons by Eric Stevens, Craig Petty, and Roy Kueppers

Effect

The Conbloosing Cons routine is part of the Tribloon coin set. It involves producing three Chinese-style coins from thin air, transforming one into an American half dollar, and then making each coin vanish one by one. The effect is visual, fast, and designed for close-up performances like table hopping.

Full Details

The Tribloon set includes custom-minted coins designed for smooth handling and deceptive transformations. The Conbloosing Cons routine is one of several included in the set, developed by Craig Petty. The coins are made to look like traditional Chinese coins but can visually change into an American half dollar with a simple motion. The vanish sequence is clean and happens right in the spectator's hands.

The set also comes with a matching regular coin and a brown Alakazam coin purse. Multiple routines are included, giving performers different ways to use the coins.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who perform close-up or table hopping. It works well for those who want a fast, visual routine that doesn’t require complex setups. If you enjoy coin magic with strong transformations and vanishes, Conbloosing Cons is a good fit.

Difficulty

The routine is designed to be simple and quick to learn. The moves rely on natural handling rather than difficult sleight of hand. Eric Stevens mentions that the trick meets his criteria for daily performance: fast, simple, and visual. Beginners with basic coin handling skills can perform it, but experienced magicians will appreciate the smoothness of the custom coins.

What Magicians Say

Eric Stevens highlights the importance of making magic feel real and imaginative. He says, "It needs to be fast, simple, visual, but most importantly, it needs to be magical." The Tribloon set, including Conbloosing Cons, achieves this with its clean productions and vanishes.

Craig Petty adds multiple routines to the set, expanding performance options. The coins are custom-made by Roy Kueppers, ensuring quality and consistency.

The effect is designed to be seen clearly in close-up settings, making it strong for restaurant or walk-around magic. The transformation from a Chinese coin to a half dollar is a standout moment that surprises audiences.